Ethiopia launched its first Earth observation satellite, ETRSS-1, in December 2019.
It was designed to collect data for weather forecasting, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. 22. Name of the recently launched first satellite of Ethiopia is
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Remote Sensing Platforms and Sensors (Active and Passive sensors))
Show answer
Answer: A. ETRSS-1
Read the notes: Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) →
More Space Technology questions
- In the year 2021, DRDO launched which satellite by PSLV-C51 to enhance India's surveillance capability in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)?
- Consider the following statements regarding launching of Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08 and choose the correct option regarding it: Statement - A : It is launched by SSLV-D3 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Shriharikota. Statement - B : EOS-08 carries two payloads. Statement - C : X band data transmission has been used in EOS-08. - (5) Question not attempted
- Full form of NavIC is :
- Which of the following statements are correct regarding Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) : NavIC? 1. It is designed to provide accurate position information service to users in India as well as the region extending up to 1500 km from its boundary 2. The IRNSS System is expected to provide a position accuracy of better than 20 meters in the primary service area. 3. IRNSS-1A spacecraft provides messaging service to users in the Indian region.
- In which of the following areas can GPS technology be used ? 1. Mobile phone operations 2. Banking operations 3. Controlling the power grids Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- The Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) is a regional navigation satellite system developed by ISRO that is a
- ________ is an Earth observation satellite launched by ISRO in November 2020 to support applications in agriculture and forestry and disaster management.
- EOS-01 is an earth observation satellite and is NOT intended for application in